Ph.D. Assistantship
\nDept. of Marine Affairs
\nUniversity of Rhode Island
\nPosition Description: A funded 3-year Graduate Research Assistantship leading to a Ph.D. in Marine Affairs is available at the University of Rhode Island (URI). URI is the principal public research and Sea Grant University for the State of Rhode Island. It is recognized as a leader in conducting and applying cutting-edge research and policy in the areas of coastal\/ocean and climate change challenges. The doctoral student will work with Dr. Austin Becker and conduct research in the area of climate adaptation for coastal infrastructure systems. Specific research will focus on the development of stakeholder-based risk, vulnerability, and resilience indices for seaports and other coastal-dependent facilities.
\nQualifications: Prospective applicants should have a masters level degree or equivalent in economics, engineering, statistics, policy, or social science. Applicant should have a background in quantitative methods, but a strong interest in interdisciplinary work that incorporates both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Proficiency with GIS and\/or basic programming a plus. Applicants should also have solid analytical and writing skills.
\nStipend and Benefits: Three years annual stipend plus full tuition waiver and supplemented health insurance. This assistantship is based on a 20 hour work week. Student will pay activity fees to the University of Rhode Island. Student will work with the advising team to secure intra-mural or extra-mural support for subsequent years
\nStarting Date: The anticipated starting date for the assistantship is August 23, 2014.
\nFor Initial Inquiries\/Review:
\nPlease email by March 15th, 2014, a 1) letter of intent, 2) resume\/C.V., 3) example of scholarly writing, 4) copy of transcripts, 5) copy of GRE scores, and 6) contact information for three references to: Judy Palmer — jmpalmer@mail.uri.edu
\nFor more information, contact:
\nDr. Austin Becker
\nAssistant Professor of Coastal Planning, Policy, and Design
\nDepartments of Marine Affairs and Landscape Architecture
\nCollege of the Environment and Life Sciences
\nUniversity of Rhode Island | Coastal Institute Room 213 | 1 Greenhouse Road, Suite 205 | Kingston, RI 02881
\ne: abecker@uri.edu | p: 401-874-4192 | f: 401-874-2156 | w: web.uri.edu\/abecker<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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